We love these tater tots – they are so much better than any frozen store-bought variety we’ve ever tried (as is the case with most homemade foods!).

These would be great as a side dish, but are also pretty fantastic on their own (with some ketchup, of course).

Homemade Tater Tots Recipe (Click here to print the recipe.)

Ingredients:
- 1 Egg, Beaten
- 2 Cups Prepared Mashed Potatoes, Chilled
- 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Basil
- 2 Cups Bread Crumbs
- 2 Cups Vegetable Oil
- Salt
- 1/2 Cup Flour
- Ketchup

Instructions:
1. In a medium bowl, mix mashed potatoes, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, basil and flour together. Make as many tater tots as the mixture allows (around 12).
2. Add bread crumbs to a shallow bowl and roll your tater tots. Place on a baking sheet.
3. Heat a small pot of vegetable oil until very hot (about 325F).
4. Add a few tater tots at a time into the oil and fry for about 2 minutes. Don’t crowd the pot with too many of your tater tots or they won’t cook properly.
5. Remove tater tots from oil with a strainer and place them on paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
6. Serve with ketchup.

Makes about 12 tater tots.

We are big rice eaters in this house (we prefer it over potatoes), and this is one of those side dishes that never gets old.

The flavour of this rice is so mouth-watering, I can eat a bowl of it just on it’s own – but we usually serve it with meat (any kind works well) and fresh veggies.

It couldn’t be easier to make this recipe, either. Who says delicious food has to be difficult to make?

Lemon & Herb Rice (Click here to print this recipe.)

Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 Cup Basmati Rice
- 3 Cups Chicken Broth
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
- 1/2 Teaspoon Rosemary
- 1/2 Teaspoon Basil

Instructions:
1. Add rice, lemon juice, chicken broth, salt, pepper, basil, rosemary, garlic powder and onion powder to a large pot.

2. Bring to a boil and then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, for about 20 minutes.

Makes 3 servings.